Question 1

Why was 3:10 to Yuma shot in black and white despite the color trend in Westerns?

Accepted Answer

Director Delmer Daves and cinematographer Charles Lawton Jr. chose black and white with red filters to create a stark, parched look that matched the drought setting of the story.

Question 2

What unusual musical moment occurs when Ben Wade whistles at the saloon door?

Accepted Answer

Ben Wade whistles the film's theme music about 20-25 minutes in, which is unusual since soundtracks are typically composed after filming. The whistling was dubbed in post-production.

Question 3

What historical prison is referenced in the film's title and what happened to it?

Accepted Answer

Yuma Territorial Prison operated from 1876 to 1909, housing over 3,000 inmates. It's now Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic Park, a museum run by Arizona State Parks.

Question 4

How much would Dan Evans' $200 reward be worth in today's money?

Accepted Answer

The $200 reward for escorting Ben Wade, which would also pay for cattle water, equates to approximately $5,600 in 2022 dollars.

Question 5

Which two films influenced Howard Hawks to make Rio Bravo?

Accepted Answer

This film, along with High Noon (1952), were deciding factors in Howard Hawks creating Rio Bravo (1959) as a return to more optimistic Westerns.

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